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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.56, 416.14 and 170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.56, 416.14 and 170.57 is: 235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.56 : 416.14 = 170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.56/416.14 = 170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.56x = 416.14 × 170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.56x = 70,978.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,978.07/301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.37

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